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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the scientific name for the skull Leakey and his wife found?
(a) Goobocarritus.
(b) Badlitcus.
(c) Australopithecus.
(d) Afrocaneanus.

2. Who overthrew Mike as alpha male?
(a) Flint.
(b) Goliath.
(c) Humphrey.
(d) Figan.

3. Why did Mary decide to dig for fossils herself?
(a) She didn't want the Africans to be blamed for breaking one.
(b) She had a sudden inspiration.
(c) She wanted to prove she was as good as the men.
(d) She needed the work to help her get over grief.

4. What was the name of the race horse Jane rode on when she was two?
(a) Painstaker.
(b) Red Rum.
(c) Desert Orchid.
(d) Hello Dandy.

5. What did Lorenz find out about the relationship between male and female geese?
(a) They go through painful separations.
(b) They always hate each other.
(c) They kiss each other.
(d) They are faithful to each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animal was Kip?

2. How did Goodall first travel to Africa?

3. What is the name of the nearest town to Gombe?

4. Which famous king once lived on the grounds of Jane's father's estate?

5. Which of the following birds did Jane see at the Oxford river?

(see the answer key)

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